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The Library at Wagtail Ridge

By: Janet Gover
Narrated by: Annabelle Tudor
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An unexpected and unusual inheritance sets a young woman on the road to discover her mother's deepest secret. A charming and heartfelt rural romance perfect for readers of Rachael Johns and Karly Lane.

When Lou Taylor inherits a quaint country cottage and a mobile library full of books from her birth mother, she heads to the small town of Wagtail Ridge to learn more about the woman she never knew. Curiously, the last piece of the bequest is a handwritten letter, the first of many Luca left scattered along the library's route in hopes of finally sharing her secrets with the daughter she had to give up.

The townspeople of Wagtail Ridge flock around Lou, wanting to share the stories of Luca's life, but she knows she must learn about her birth mother in the way Luca intended. Jake Barnes, her new neighbour, offers to help her follow the trail, but weighing on his conscience is a promise he made to Luca - a secret that now stands between him and the woman who's slowly capturing his heart...

As the kilometres fly by, Lou gradually untangles who her mother was and what lay behind the choices she made. At the same time, she finds herself drawing ever closer to kind, handsome Jake. But will it all be enough to keep her in Wagtail Ridge when she has another happy life waiting for her in the city?

A captivating story of love, family and belonging from award-winning romance author Janet Gover.

WINNER: Romantic Elements RuBY 2023, Romance Writers of Australia

PRAISE FOR JANET GOVER:

'Tender, caring and wise, Close to Home is a book to embrace with all your heart.' - Mrs B's Book Reviews

'Like the warmth of a cup of tea and the atmosphere of smells from the cake baking this story will fuse all the senses and bring a smile to the face ... a new dimension to a heartwarming outback tale.' - HappyValley BooksReads

©2022 Janet Gover (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers
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Loved the story - the twists and turns - especially the mobile library. I grew up with one and was so excited when it pulled up. Thanks for the memories.

Great story

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This was a beautiful story , especially if you love libraries and country atmospheres. Five star read.

Loved it

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What a beautiful and moving story. The characters were wonderful and I felt part of their lives. Beautifully written & wonderful narration didn't disappoint. About to delve into another novel by Janet and I'm sure it won't be the last.

Exceptional - Loved Every Word

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I loved the compassion, family aspects & innocent romance! Beautiful story that tugs at the heartstrings.

Absolutely loved it from start to finish!

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nothing to dislike in this book. love to listen to audi books on the road. love the narrator's voice. thank you

the story line was great

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In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.